R R Angerstein (11 results)

29,5 x 21 cm. 289, (5) s. Ill. Häftad. (Jernkontorets bergshistoriska utskott H 50).

Laminated Boards. Condition: Fine. No Jacket ( as Issued ). 1st Edition. Industry in England and Wales from a Swedish Perspective. Translated by Torsten and Peter Berg. A UK First Edition. The book is bright and tight. The front and back boards are bright, clean and sharp. The corners are sharp. The spine is bright. Internally, the pages are clean and bright. The closed page edges are fresh. The binding is tight - no cracked hinges. There are no previous ownership inscriptions. A very nice copy. Paypal accepted. This is a heavy book and postage will be a little more than that quoted by ABE.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Some faint spotting on bottom edge. 245 x 185 mm. xxii, 378 pp. Swedish industrial spy Reinhold Rücker Angerstein travelled widely in Europe in the 1750s, gathering information about trade and emerging technology. The diary of his trip to Britain is extraordinary for its quality of observation and insight, as well as the large number of detailed illustrations covering coal, tin and copper mines, porcelain factories, iron foundries, smithies and workshops, rolling and slitting mills, chemical factories, water works, and many other areas of manufacturing, as well as agriculture. This English-language edition has been translated by Torsten and Peter Berg, and has an introduction by Professor Marilyn Palmer. Includes notes on background and biography, two facsimile manuscript pages, table of weights, measures and currency, appendices, bibliography and index.…

Jernkontorets Bergshistoriska utskott, Stockholm 1992. 289 sidor. Häftad. 29,5x21 cm. Bra skick. (Jernkontorets bergshistoriska utskott H 50).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Book is in near fine condition. 378pp with b/w illustrations.

1st edition. Fine copy in the original colour-printed boards. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xxii, 378 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: Map of Angerstein's journeys in England and Wales -- Introduction / Professor Marilyn Palmer -- Weights, measures and currency -- Latin pagination in fair copy manuscript -- Harwich to London -- London to Windsor -- London to Oxford -- Arabic pagination in fair copy manuscript -- London to Wolverhampton -- London to Plymouth -- Plymouth to Bristol -- Bristol to Pontypool -- Pontypool to London -- Arabic pagination in fair copy manuscript -- London to Sheffield -- Sheffield to Newcastle -- Newcastle to Carlisle -- Carlisle to Liverpool -- Liverpool to London -- London to Dover -- Source materials -- Iron and steel stamps -- Translation methods and conventions. Subjects: Industrial archaeology England; Business intelligence; Travel writing Great Britain 18th century; Pontypool (Wales) Description and travel; Great Britain Industrial history 1727-1760; Great Britain Description and travel; Great Britain History 18th century ; Sources. 1 Kg.…

1st edition. Fine copy in the original colour-printed boards. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xxii, 378 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: Map of Angerstein's journeys in England and Wales -- Introduction / Professor Marilyn Palmer -- Weights, measures and currency -- Latin pagination in fair copy manuscript -- Harwich to London -- London to Windsor -- London to Oxford -- Arabic pagination in fair copy manuscript -- London to Wolverhampton -- London to Plymouth -- Plymouth to Bristol -- Bristol to Pontypool -- Pontypool to London -- Arabic pagination in fair copy manuscript -- London to Sheffield -- Sheffield to Newcastle -- Newcastle to Carlisle -- Carlisle to Liverpool -- Liverpool to London -- London to Dover -- Source materials -- Iron and steel stamps -- Translation methods and conventions. Subjects: Industrial archaeology England; Business intelligence; Travel writing Great Britain 18th century; Pontypool (Wales) Description and travel; Great Britain Industrial history 1727-1760; Great Britain Description and travel; Great Britain History 18th century ; Sources. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Book pages are clean, except for a couple of water marks on page edges.Cover has general shelf ware.Delivery within 2-5 Working Days.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1759 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 80 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 80 Language: swe.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Swedish. Language: Swedish. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1759. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Swedish, Pages: - 78, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 78 78.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Swedish. Language: Swedish. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1759. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Swedish, Pages: - 76, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 76 76.…